semaglutide

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Generic Name:
semaglutide
Project Status:
Active
Therapeutic Area:
Weight management
Manufacturer:
Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.
Call for patient/clinician input open:
Brand Name:
Wegovy
Project Line:
Reimbursement Review
Project Number:
SR0841-000
Call for patient/clinician input closed:
NOC Status at Filing:
Post NOC
Biosimilar:
No
Manufacturer Requested Reimbursement Criteria1:
As an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adult patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 and established cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral arterial disease).
Submission Type:
Resubmission
Fee Schedule:
Schedule A
Indications:
Wegovy (semaglutide injection) is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adult patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of: • 30 kg/m2 or greater (obesity), or• 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, or obstructive sleep apnea.
  1. The requested reimbursement criteria are provided by the applicant and do not necessarily reflect the views of Canada's Drug Agency. Reimbursement criteria from Canada's Drug Agency will be documented in the final recommendation, if applicable.
Key Milestones2
Call for patient/clinician input openOctober 17, 2024
Call for patient/clinician input closedDecember 06, 2024
Submission receivedNovember 27, 2024
Submission acceptedDecember 11, 2024
Review initiatedDecember 12, 2024
Draft CADTH review report(s) provided to sponsor for commentMarch 06, 2025
Deadline for sponsors commentsMarch 18, 2025
CADTH review report(s) and responses to comments provided to sponsorApril 09, 2025
Expert committee meeting (initial)April 23, 2025
Draft recommendation issued to sponsorMay 05, 2025
To
May 07, 2025
Draft recommendation posted for stakeholder feedbackMay 15, 2025
End of feedback periodMay 30, 2025